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The macro-economic rationale that lies at the heart of black economic empowerment (BEE) is to address the widespread disparities of ownership of productive assets, participation in the economy and skewed social welfare by means of state intervention.

It has also circulated a letter confirming the implementation dates of certain amendments, notwithstanding an effective date of 19 June 2017.

This is a welcome call to action from the President and the timing couldn't be more pertinent.

The release of the King V Code on Corporate Governance has prompted boards across all sectors to take a fresh look at their governance policies and practices.

In an era marked by heightened environmental awareness and societal expectations, businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance...

The King V Report on Corporate Governance, published on 31 October 2025, applies to financial years starting on or after 1 January 2026. King V refines (rather than overhauls) King IV and the transition should be manageable.

Deputy Chairman, Ezra Davids, and partner, Ryan Kitcat, wrote the South African chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Mergers & Acquisitions for 2021.

Deregistration brings an entity to an end. It ceases to exist. Its property, if any, vests in the state as bona vacantia.

In the ever-changing landscape of South African businesses, one role has been quietly but significantly evolving – that of the company secretary. Traditionally viewed as the custodian of company

It can be challenging to determine definitively whether a particular outsourcing arrangement triggers section 197 of the Labour Relations Act No. 66 of 1995 ("the LRA")...

With environmental, social and governance frameworks becoming a critical aspect of corporate evaluation, cybersecurity has become a key metric in assessing an organisation's governance.

A perennial issue for multinational corporations with subsidiary companies in South Africa is whether to apply the Corporate Governance policies and rules of the group to the South African subsidiary or whether King III, South Africa’s corporate governance code and report applies to such subsidiaries.

As the world's second largest and second-most populous continent, Africa offers many opportunities for businesses seeking expansion.

Regulation 22A of the Exchange Regulations plays a critical role. It permits the Treasury to attach assets linked to or suspected of being linked to contraventions of the regulations.

When establishing a company, or even buying into an existing company, many individuals opt for a basic set of agreements. In particular, the company's Memorandum of Incorporation and the Shareholders Agreement.

South Africans are no strangers to fraud and corruption, but it is a global issue at both corporate and government levels. According to the Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations,

The green financing market is gaining traction in South Africa, says law firm ENSafrica natural resources and environment senior associate Mihlali Sitefane.